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A level Dance

at The Canterbury Academy, Canterbury · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level180 hoursFull time

What the college says

At The Canterbury High School we want our students to be able to gain the opportunity to build confidence and gain a sense of achievement through the medium of dance. We also wish to develop in all of our students an awareness of one's body and their surrounding space, co ordination, strength, flexibility and fitness, grace, musicality and freedom of expression. Throughout their time studying dance at The Canterbury High School, students learn physical and cognitive skills as well as developing emotionally and socially. The Dance course aims to: Build confidence and a positive self esteem that will last throughout life by developing feelings of inclusion, purpose and achievement. Increase attention span, develop listening skills and improve the ability to follow instructions. Develop self discipline, persistence, resourcefulness, flexibility of mind, the ability to self motivate and the ability to think quickly under pressure. Improve problem solving skills, the ability to formulate a systematic approach to new challenges and the ability to retain and recall. Develop observational and perceptual skills. Improve partner and group work skills both leading and being part of a cohesive group Learn patience and have an increased awareness of the need to understand the emotions and points of view of others. Improve posture, strength, flexibility, joint mobility and fitness Improve balance, co ordination and awareness of how and where the body is placed in space.

What you need to get on

Preferably grade 6 in both Dance and English GCSE.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • The Canterbury Academy

    Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Canterbury

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